"Jiang Chen, we from Hellfire don't want the mercenary world to incur serious losses. You can take some time to consider, but we must ask that you do not interfere in Hellfire's affairs. Otherwise, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

Hu Da'er turned to look at Jiang Chen, a cold sneer spreading across his face.

Jiang Chen swept a glance at the five people opposite him. Ge'er Pusi stared at Jiang Chen with an icy expression, while the weakened butler Lu Li stood beside him. Flanking the pair were two elderly men, with Hu Da'er standing at the forefront of their group.

"Hu Da'er, do you know who Ge'er Pusi really is? He belongs to the Soul Devouring Group. By helping him, is Hellfire aligning itself with the Soul Devouring Group?" Jiang Chen spoke coldly, his eyes fixed intently on Hu Da'er.

Hu Da'er's expression changed slightly, and he shouted, "Jiang Chen, stop accusing us! Young Master Ge'er Pusi is not part of the Soul Devouring Group. You merely intended to kill him, and Hellfire simply couldn't stand by idly and watch!"

"Is that so?" Jiang Chen countered indifferently. "Na Lita's identity has been exposed—she summoned the Soul Clone of the Eight-Headed Serpent. How do you explain that?"

"Na Lita is Na Lita, and Ge'er Pusi is Ge'er Pusi. Don't lump them together just because they're mother and son. By your logic, are all members of the Ge'er Family part of the Soul Devouring Group?" Hu Da'er retorted coldly.

Fei Lipu's expression subtly shifted, and he turned to look at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen smiled coldly. "What a clever argument, Hu Da'er. Do you think I don't know? You're also part of the Soul Devouring Group. And not just you—all of you, except for the Ge'er Family's traitor Lu Li, belong to the Soul Devouring Group!"

Fei Lipu and Mandala's expressions changed drastically; they stared at Hu Da'er and his group in shock.

"Jiang Chen, stop spouting nonsense! Accusing us of being part of the Soul Devouring Group—do you have any evidence? Dare to slander Hellfire, and can you bear the wrath of our organization?" Hu Da'er's heart shuddered, but he shouted in anger.

Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed slightly as he assessed the strength of both sides.

Hu Da'er, Lu Li, and Ge'er Pusi were all Early Stage Venerable Realm. Among the two Hellfire elders, one was Mid Stage Venerable Realm, and the other was Late Stage Venerable Realm.

On Jiang Chen's side, he and Mandala's party consisted of four Early Stage Venerable Realm cultivators, while Fei Lipu the butler, though at Mid Stage Venerable Realm, was already injured.

"Fei Lipu, can you still hold on? Can you stall their Mid-Stage Venerable Realm expert?" Jiang Chen asked in a low voice.

Fei Lipu responded softly, "I can, but—"

"If you can, that's all we need."

Jiang Chen interrupted him, then turned to Mandala. "Are you willing to fight? If you're not, you can leave right now!"

"Jiang Chen, you dare fight against us? Are you seeking death?"

Hu Da'er's expression changed, and he yelled furiously. He hadn't expected Jiang Chen to start assigning targets so bluntly!

Ge'er Pusi and the others furrowed their brows. Although their overall power was stronger than Jiang Chen's side, ending the battle quickly would not be easy. If they engaged, it was highly likely they would attract Ge'er Kusi and his forces.

Jiang Chen ignored Hu Da'er and kept his gaze fixed on Mandala.

Mandala understood clearly—if they didn't fight today, Jiang Chen would never accept the Mandala Mercenary Corps again. That would mean the complete downfall of their group!

Gritting his teeth, Mandala said in a deep voice, "Everything will follow Mr. Jiang's orders!"

"Good!"

Jiang Chen nodded decisively, then turned to Bu Langshi. "Bu Langshi, you and Mandala need to hold down Hu Da'er, Ge'er Pusi, and Lu Li. Don't let them escape!"

"Understood!" Bu Langshi nodded heavily, his eyes filled with concern as he said, "Mr. Jiang, please be careful."

From Jiang Chen's arrangement, Bu Langshi understood what his plan was.

Upon hearing Jiang Chen's order, Yan Hu and Spirit You stepped back, forming a triangular formation with Jiang Chen. A unique connection seemed to emerge between the three.

"Mr. Bu Langshi, are you intending to provoke war between the Holy Court and Hellfire?" Hu Da'er yelled, attempting one last effort to dissuade them.

"Eradicating the Three Great Organizations is the duty of the Holy Court!" Bu Langshi responded coldly.

Hu Da'er argued, "Mr. Bu Langshi, don't be deceived by Jiang Chen! He's only helping Ge'er Yan eliminate opposition while weakening Hellfire at the same time. If you act now, you'll be dragged into this mess!"

"Want evidence? Then I'll give you evidence!"

Jiang Chen spoke coldly.

Buzz!—

A mystical and overwhelming aura surged forth, its imposing and violent presence rising skyward.

Swish, swish, swish!—

Golden, blood-red, and gray lights erupted from Jiang Chen's body, shining directly upon Hu Da'er and his group.

"Ah!"

"What!?"

"Impossible!"

"What cultivation technique are you using?!"

Hu Da'er and the others' expressions changed drastically, exclaming in shock.

Except for Lu Li, all four of them sensed the Soul Devouring Power within their bodies begin to stir wildly, and black mist emanated uncontrollably from them!

This revelation was akin to a confession without a word.

"Kill!"

Jiang Chen didn't waste any more time and shouted decisively.

Swoosh, swoosh!—

Fei Lipu's expression changed drastically but didn't hesitate any longer. He charged directly at Hellfire's Mid-Stage Venerable Realm expert, while Mandala and Bu Langshi rushed toward Ge'er Pusi and the other three.

"Jiang Chen, you must die!" Ta Mur roared furiously, speeding straight at Jiang Chen.

"Array, activate!"

Jiang Chen shouted.

Buzz, buzz, buzz!—

Profound waves of energy emerged from Jiang Chen, Yan Hu, and Spirit You. Jiang Chen's aura surged, leaping directly to Mid-Stage Venerable Realm.

"Unification Array!"

Jiang Chen barked again, his figure flashing as he drew the Blood Saber from Yan Hu's back and charged at Ta Mur.

Yan Hu and Spirit You continuously shifted their positions, maintaining a distinct array formation with Jiang Chen. Their energy soared, pouring overwhelmingly into Jiang Chen's body!

"Impressive battle array, but it's nothing more than a boost to Mid-Stage Venerable Realm! Jiang Chen, today marks your fall. Remember, the one who kills you will be me, Ta Mur!" Ta Mur shouted fiercely, sending a powerful palm strike toward Jiang Chen.

Buzz!—

A massive, pitch-black palm imprint appeared in mid-air, descending ferociously upon Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen's eyes gleamed with steely determination. He yelled fervently, "First Style of Dragon Battle Saber Technique: Dragon Soar Blood Dance!"

Buzz, buzz, buzz!—

An ancient aura surged forth, golden, blood-red, and gray lights erupting from Jiang Chen's body, illuminating the sky.

"Ah!"

"Damn it! What is this?!"

A chorus of shocked cries rang out. Bathed in the tri-colored light, the Soul Devouring Power within Ge'er Pusi and others experienced violent disturbances, halting their focus and effectiveness in combat.

As a result, the pressure on Fei Lipu and Mandala, along with Bu Langshi, was greatly diminished!

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

Two dragon roars echoed through the air, heralding the appearance of golden and blood-red dragon projections behind Jiang Chen.

The two Divine Dragon forms coiled tightly, their heads simultaneously locking onto Ta Mur.

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